Mr. Raymond Farwagi

March 21, 1922 - January 22, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce thepassing of our "Papa." On the early morning ofTuesday, January 22, 2013, at age 90, we saidgoodbye to a brave and loving husband, father andPapa. He was an inspiring, gentle man who wascurious about life and continuous learning, andcared more about others than himself. Raymondwas a man of strong faith who confronted life andhis illness with determination, strength and grace.Beloved husband of Mireille for 60 years, and dearfather of Monique and Micheline (Peter). Greatlyloved and admired by his grandchildren Chantal(Bryan), Chelsea (Marvin), Marisa and Maddison.He is survived by his sister Yole, and his nieces andnephew. Raymond was a man of integrity whoimpacted many, both p e r s o n a l l y andprofessionally. His career spanned variousbusinesses, where most recently he i sremembered for his contributions to the opticalindustry. A devout Catholic and a member of theKnights of Columbus, 4th degree, he will be greatlymissed by many friends and family from aroundthe world. We are all so thankful for the time wewere given to love him. We are deeply grateful forthe care and support given him by his long-timephysician, Dr. Liang Ng, and the staff at bothMargaret Fulton and West Vancouver Care Centre.Prayers will be held at St. Anthony's Parish, 2347Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver on Friday,January 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will beheld Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Inlieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's society or Margaret Fulton Centre c/o the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.